Degree in Political Science and Philosophy; degree in Law, University of British Columbia; 1978, called to British Columbia Bar. 1987-2002, Councillor, Burnaby City Council; since 2002, current position including: Chair, Regional Planning Committee; Vice-Chair, Intergovernmental Committee; Member: Waters, Mayor's and Port Cities committees. Recipient of awards: Canada 125 Medal for Community Service; awards for community service, Siri Guru Ravidass Temple and Arul Migu Thurkaderi Hindu Society.